New Zealand National Poetry Day 2022 Orewa Waiwera Events
Poetry at the Pub
Thursday, 25 August, 7.00–9.15pm
Sugarloaf Bar, Waiwera
The usual marvellous mix of poetry reading (your own or someone else’s), and assorted poetry fun and prizes. This year we are also making space for a song writer to share their original lyrics in a song they perform. Coffee, wine, meals and bar food all available. Please contact Diane Newcombe (dianenewcombe@hotmail.com 021483849) if you would like to share a poem or a song. Gold coins to contribute to expenses.
Poetry on the Line
Friday, 26 August, 9.00am–5.00pm
Orewa Library, 12 Moana Ave, Orewa
Bring along your printed poem on one A4 or smaller page to peg onto the line outside the Library for this free all day display. Decorate your poem with artwork or a frame to make it stand out. The poet (you or someone else) must be acknowledged. Poems accepted between 9.00am and 9.30am on Friday morning, or drop your page into the library the day before. Contact Sue Courtney sfcourtney@outlook.com.
Poetry on the Beach
Saturday, 27 August, 12.30pm
Moana Reserve, Orewa Beach
Come and write your own, original poem on the sand at Orewa Beach from 12.30 to 1.30pm followed by poem readings and prize draws at Orewa Library (12 Moana Ave) at 2pm. In addition, a $100 prize for best poem, as well as a youth prize and runner-up, judged by poet Siobhan Harvey, will be awarded after the event. For more information and how to register ($5) check out poetryonthebeach2022.wordpress.com.